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These small deck layouts prove that size isn’t everything. Cox initially conceived the deck as a conventional surface for relaxing and entertaining. With the bench, however, he seized an opportunity ...

A condo owner seeking to leave furniture on patio asks if it's legal for the board to deny a request to install a hurricane ...

When shopping for a deck box, capacity and outer dimensions are top considerations. Maximum storage space with a small ...

Make warm weather entertaining more effortless enjoyable by maximizing a small backyard. From budget-friendly accessories to landscaping, modern patio decor, lighting, and more, there are a variety of ...

When Jason Damas and his husband, Bob Masys, moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco in December, they joined a growing number of Angelenos that opted to buy a single-family home with a rooftop deck ...

An inviting alfresco living space can add major appeal to your home, especially if you tap into backyard patio ideas to truly transform your outdoor mojo. “The outdoor living rooms and dining rooms ...

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Everybody loves grilling, but we don’t all have large patios with room to park a party-size gas behemoth and leave it out all summer. Whether you have a small backyard that can’t accommodate a ...

If you're a fan of dining outdoors, whether it be on a patio, at a sidewalk cafe or elsewhere, you might be in luck; the City ...